Discover what makes our favourite cities and countries so special - the food, the shopping, the culture, the arts or the things to see and do. Specifically selected with a gay sensibility.

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Luxurious, gay-friendly wellness holidays in Thailand

Considered one of the most tolerant countries in Asia, Thailand is the perfect location for gents looking for a deluxe, gay-friendly holiday experience. Spend unforgettable days at this welcoming and exotic paradise that is as diverse as its guests and will leave you dreaming about healthy meals and holistic rituals.

Five amazing gay-friendly spa breaks

Things to do in Vigo

When considering a holiday in Spain, international travellers often overlook the beautiful and rugged northern Atlantic coast of the Iberian peninsula for more popular Mediterranean coast destinations.

The best beaches in Croatia

If you could capture the essence of Croatia and put it in a bottle, it would smell like pine forest and fig trees, taste like olive oil and wild flower honey and be as blue as the sky and iridescent as the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic.

Things to do in Slovenia

Things to do in Riviera Maya

Riviera Maya and the surrounding areas have some pretty spectacular things to see, all relatively nearby, so in order to make the most out of your experience, making the time to venture out of your hotel is the way to go.

Things to do in le Marais

Things to do in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Colombo, Sri Lanka’s thriving capital, is an ideal prelude to the country’s central provinces and idyllic coastal communities. It’s a city that serves its guests as both a door and destination, as time and preference allow.

Safari in Meru National Park, Kenya

Things to do in Banff in winter

Beyond the typical postcard (or more relevantly now, Instagram shot) of Lake Louise, Banff National Park surprises all who visit with its unexpected culinary and nightlife scene, accommodation styles, and of course, accessible adventures.

The favourite places of Andrew Lear

Andrew Lear combines a love of travel with a passion for gay history, and is considered one of the foremost experts on same-sex love in the ancient world. He talks to Mr Hudson about some of his favourite places.

The best coffee in Cape Town

Things to do in Hong Kong Central

Old Town Central, which really isn’t a district, but more of an area with imaginary borders, lays in the heart of central Hong Kong and is clinging on to its past while also playing host to a new breed of hipsters; a wealthier, more established, yet not fully into the scene type of person.

The favourite places of Paul Bachant

After travelling the world extensively, living abroad for long stretches and fully immersing himself in foreign cultures, Paul Bachant founded Insider Voyages to share his passion and expertise with those on a journey of discovery.

Safari in Kruger National Park

Things to do in Baltimore

Charm City might have gotten a bad rap in the past, but the city is once again booming, and the over 200 micro neighbourhoods are transforming more and more into their own, individually unique and all full of prideful residents.

Things to do in Rajasthan

Travel to Rajasthan, and you’ll immediately see why many consider it to be the crown jewel of India. The second largest state in the country, Rajasthan is a place of swirling turbans, swaying camels, sweeping forts and opulent palaces.

La Cucina Sabina; a culinary adventure in the cradle of culture

The best cocktail bars in Berlin

When it comes to exploring the fine art of mixology, Berlin has an extensive selection of establishments that range from laid-back bars to exclusive speakeasies whose door policy makes getting into Berghain seem like a breeze.

Galapagos Islands Wildlife

Trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu lies on a mountain ridge in Peru at 2,430m (7,970ft) altitude, and you can reach it via train from Cusco. Or, you can tread in the footsteps of the Incas and get there via one of the most famous treks in the world.

Things to do in Antarctica

Explorers and researchers have been visiting the continent of Antarctica for decades, although throughout history, the voyages getting to this mostly untouched land have been met with tales of unprecedented struggles and defeat.

The Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar’s secret paradise

The best cocktail bars in Barcelona

In Barcelona, classic cocktails have long replaced wine and beer as the drink of choice for many a night-time revelry. But for those in the know, the latest wave of cocktail venues serving master-mix craft swigs in retro-fab settings is all that and a side of olives.

The best coffee in Berlin

The favourite places of Adélia Carvalho

Adélia Carvalho, General Manager at the Valverde Hotel in Lisbon, is passionate about hospitality. She talks to Mr Hudson about working in the hotel business, her love for travel and some of her favourite places.

The best Sicilian wines – ‘table wine’ no more

Things to do on the north coast of the Dominican Republic

A place of sweeping beaches, rolling hills, a rich culture, and friendly locals, we share the highlights of the Dominican Republic’s North Coast – arguably one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline in the country.